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(mains from MK900; 7am-late, food served to 9pm; )
Close to the harbour, with
its purple and orange livery and shadowy interior, Kaya Papaya has more than a touch of
Afro-chic; it's matched by a Thai-accented menu of zesty salads, pizza and Malawian fare
like butterfish with
nshima
. If you are still hungry, you should try the fruit pancake and
homemade cakes.
Mayoka Village $
(mains from MK950; 7am-3pm & 6-8.30pm; )
This guacamole-green bar is in-
fused with African sounds and the lapping waves of the lake a few feet away. The alfresco
lounge bar is a great place to enjoy organic salads, breakfasts, hamburgers, baguette sand-
wiches and stir-fries. The staff may even be dancing!
INTERNATIONAL
Take Away Palace $
(MK1000; )
Run by a local Indian family, sit in the diner-style interior or outside, feast-
ing on a menu spanning Northern Indian cuisine to Western dishes. It also does take-
aways. On the main drag by the harbour.
INDIAN
Hot Spot $
(Main Street; mains MK800; 7am-9pm; )
With plenty of local characters frequent-
ing it, this simple eatery has vibrant red walls and sits on the main drag by the harbour.
Authentic Malawian fare like fresh fish, beef,
nshima
, beans and rice.
The
Peoples Supermarket
on the main drag sells toiletries, biscuits and milk.
MALAWIAN
Information
There's nowhere to change money but there are two ATMs at the top of the hill (50m be-
fore you reach Big Blue Star hostel). While they accept Visa they don't accept Master-
Card. Alternatively, some of the lodges accept credit cards, US currency and travellers
cheques for payment. Internet access is available at
Aqua Africa
(per min MK20;
